Allison Transmission

ALSN

Market cap $9.17B

ALSN closes a $2.7B Dana Off-Highway deal, expanding global reach, defense exposure, and technology portfolio ??? supporting a hold thesis.

Combined company to form $5.5 billion revenue global enterprise with operations spanning 29 countries Global footprint positioned to meet growing demand for advanced high-performance mobility and work solutions across infrastructure, energy, agriculture, construction and national security INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN, "Allison", "the Company") today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business of Dana Incorporated, a leading provider of drivetrain and propulsion solutions, for approximately $2.7 billion. The combination of industry-leading products and advanced technologies will accelerate Allison's growth and broaden the Company's position as a global provider of commercial duty mobility and work solutions that Improve the Way the World Works.

MAUMEE, Ohio, Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the completion of its previously disclosed sale of the Off-Highway business to Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN; "Allison") for $2.7 billion. The transaction, valued at 7.5 times the Off-Highway business's expected 2025 adjusted EBITDA, represents a significant milestone in Dana's ongoing transformation strategy.

The fund reduced its holding by 72,651 shares, with a net position change estimated at $7.28 million. The transaction represented approximately 1.41% of fund's reportable U.S. equity assets.

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INDIANAPOLIS , Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission, a global leader in propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles, is significantly expanding its footprint and investment in India. This growth is driven by strategic initiatives across multiple sectors, reinforcing Allison's commitment to India's "Make in India" initiative and broader industrial modernization efforts.

Allison Transmission will soon acquire Dana's off-road division. To make this happen, Allison will have to take on a lot more debt.

Allison Transmission (ALSN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

The Touchstone Mid Cap Fund (Class A Shares, Load Waived) underperformed its benchmark, the Russell MidCap® Index, for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Among the largest contributors to Fund performance were Somnigroup International, Inc. (Consumer Discretionary sector), Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (Industrials sector), and NewMarket Corporation (Materials sector). Among the largest detractors from Fund performance were Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (Financials sector), Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (Industrials sector), and AptarGroup, Inc. (Materials sector).